I quite hate the smell of cig smoke even though I grew up around it.. I used to smoke a lot of weed, a lot, and I still love the smell of weed, but I dont smoke at all anymore.. I used to bum cigarettes off people whenever I was at clubs, why, I dont know. I probably should never have started smoking in the first place since I was born with asthma, so I guess it's a good thing I stopped.
I personally don't care if other people smoke or not, it's their decision. I can''t force myself on them.

Also, I still occasionally smoke the hookah. It is quite relaxing and something that can be fun socially.

I don't recommend anyone to start up smoking, especially if they have very low impulse control. You'll probably regret it, though you may just not care. Up to you.

I'm sure you've gotten annoyed with the responses to your post (due to your edit there) and I haven't read any of em, but might I suggest you start taking cold showers..? I know it's weird, but I used to have issues with anxiety as well. I couldn't be around big groups of people cause my mind would go blank, I was afraid to go out and meet new people and I got overly nervous when threatened or pushed. But cold showers has basically eliminated my anxiety. There was a cute girl in my store that i never asked out or talked to for months. But then after I was taking cold showers for a few weeks and seeing her I suddenly felt it was easier to go up to her and talk and I did (mind you this wasn't the reason i started taking cold showers). She had a boyfriend apparently but I was happy I did it anyway lol. I go and hang out with people more often now (even when it's stuff like parties and there's several people I won't know). I barely get nervous at all when someone pushes or insults me. I dunno. Bunch of stuff has changed.

If I had a theory as to why.. I'd say part of it has to do with the mental factor or doing something you don't want. But then pushing yourself to do it anyway and beat the pain. Cold showers are harmless and they will make you healthier. If your a wimp you can start warm and go cold but I think that takes away from it. My first cold shower when the water hit me my breathing sped up automatically and my heart rate went up as well. I'd try to last at least 30 seconds. Nowadays I can handle 100% cold water comfortably for about 7 mins.

You can look up online why cold showers are good for you and why they might not be good if you have heart problems and such. They've got a ton of benefits. It sounds stupid to a lot of people to start taking em but I really do feel they've changed my life. At the very least if your serious about it I'd do some research on it.

"Man I really want to pick up this stick of tobacco and smoke it! I mean it only harms my body and serves no purpose"

Are you really that desperate to "Look cool"?

Don't smoke people it isn't cool. It only makes your clothing stink. And make the people around you smell like smoke.

Why do people drink soda? Why do people sit in front of a computer all day and watch anime? Why do people drink? People like doing things that is not good for their body and know it. Smoking isn't cool anymore bashing smoking is the cool thing now anyway haha. I smoke because I enjoy the taste and it relives stress(and I can pretend to be a dragon which is fun also). I'm sooooo sorry if I have a hard day studying and going to class that I pull out a evil menthol cig and relax.

"Man I really want to pick up this stick of tobacco and smoke it! I mean it only harms my body and serves no purpose"

Are you really that desperate to "Look cool"?

Don't smoke people it isn't cool. It only makes your clothing stink. And make the people around you smell like smoke.

Why do people drink soda? Why do people sit in front of a computer all day and watch anime? Why do people drink? People like doing things that is not good for their body and know it. Smoking isn't cool anymore bashing smoking is the cool thing now anyway haha. I smoke because I enjoy the taste and it relives stress(and I can pretend to be a dragon which is fun also). I'm sooooo sorry if I have a hard day studying and going to class that I pull out a evil menthol cig and relax.

I mean why would start smoking. If you are addicted then that is a different reason.

Drinking soda taste good with meals. And watching anime is fun to do. Smoking though isn't fun.
I am not bashing people who smoke.

I am just saying if you started smoking because you thought it was cool... Then that is stupid.
And smoking doesn't calm you down/relax you. It only calms your bodies addiction. I am not trying to be a dick. I am just trying to stop anyone from starting to smoke. It is a pointless addition to life.